VALR Blog

Learn how to safely store Bitcoin (BTC) with our ultimate guide on wallets, security best practices, and common mistakes to avoid. Protect your crypto assets with expert tips on cold storage, two-factor authentication, and secure key management.

Trump's plan for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve has sparked global interest, with countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Russia exploring similar moves. Discover the potential benefits, risks, and global trends shaping Bitcoin's role as a reserve asset.

Learn how to spot and avoid common crypto scams in 2025. Follow these 8 simple tips to protect your crypto assets from fraudsters.

Protect your crypto from hackers and scams with essential security best practices. Learn how to secure your VALR account, spot phishing attempts, and stay safe in the crypto market.

Choosing between crypto lending and staking depends on your goals, with lending offering stablecoin options to minimise volatility and generate interest, while staking provides rewards for supporting blockchain security, and VALR offers a secure platform with competitive APRs for both options.

Crypto lending on VALR lets you earn competitive interest rates of up to 15% APR by lending your crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC, as well as South African rands. With flexible terms, hourly yield, and secure, transparent services regulated across multiple jurisdictions, VALR ensures a seamless and reliable lending experience.

Compare Bitcoin, the ultimate store of value, with Solana, built for speed and low-cost transactions - both available to explore on VALR.

Discover Tron's (TRX) future outlook, from its rise in DeFi and stablecoins to its growing market impact. Learn about its history, key uses, and what’s next for this blockchain.

Crypto lending on platforms like VALR allows you to earn passive income by depositing your crypto assets, which are loaned to borrowers in exchange for competitive interest rates of up to 25%, while offering flexible terms and robust security.

The Chinese New Year often impacts the cryptocurrency market with pre-holiday selloffs, reduced trading activity, and post-festival recoveries, making it a key period for traders to watch.

Crypto Futures vs. Options: A Beginner's Guide

Gold goes digital. Learn how Tether Gold works, and how you can buy, store, and transfer tokenised gold with ease on VALR.

The Ultimate Guide to Solana Gas Fees

One of the leading blockchains for DeFi, staking, and scalable decentralised applications.

Avalanche (AVAX) and Bitcoin (BTC) are two major blockchains with different strengths. Compare them on key features like speed, consensus, and use cases.

Explore five easy ways to earn interest on your USDC

Learn more about what USDC is and what it can be used for

A simple guide to start Bitcoin trading in South Africa - learn how to create an account, deposit ZAR, and trade Bitcoin on VALR in just four steps

Factors to consider when choosing a Bitcoin wallet in South Africa, plus what you can do with BTC on VALR.

Explore how Jupiter (JUP), Solana's leading DEX aggregator, offers efficient DeFi services like perpetual trading, bridge comparisons, and more for optimal liquidity and trading.